A friend is selling me his CC cheap, and I'm looking forward to building it.

Thought I'd throw my commuter on here as well since I'm a newbie on the boards. It's not much to look at but it gets the job done.
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-...47_4083878.jpg

Those are Bushwhacker bags on the rack, they've served me well. My bike doubles as a roving EMS provider at crowded events, which is a lot of fun!

I can finally post it up!

2009 Bianchi Axis

I will put up updated pics when I get the rack and fenders on but I couldn't wait to post the initial pic!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/P1010037.jpg

Nice. I'm sure you will happy with it even if there are lots of good looking LHT out there.

Sorry, 30 round trip
 

sorry, 30 round trip :o

Still.... and judging by those photos, you get a lot more out of your 30 miles than most of us. ;-) Beautiful scenary. :-)

-Jon

Loving that photo. Very nice. :)

Noice. Thanks!

You couldn't have chosen nicer fenders. Very classy stuff.

Here is an updated pic of my ride. It is a 2004 Marin Muirwoods with lots of mods (see http://home.comcast.net/~ryejeff/my_bike.html) for details.

I read your web pages about your bike and your commute. Thanks.

Too many places to fish. I would never make it to work. Humm, I would have to figure out how to carry an undetected fising pole on my commuter bike, I always have one in my car, just in case a fishing trip breaks out.

Strap it to your rear rack, pointing straight up and tie an orange banner on the tip.

I think you need one of these
http://www.bestbrandson.tv/images/pocket-fisherman.jpg

^^^
oh snap! i was waiting for that

Your commuter is quite similar to mine

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...S/100_3486.jpg

Mine is a 1994 Sport XRS. What model is yours? Does it say "Bravo"?

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Well 1 month and a lot of money later, I got my commuter and all the gear! I finally feel like I am ready to do this for real!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/P1010047.jpg

My PBSF
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/P1010049.jpg

And me with the bike, hopefully I will be skinnier sooner! Haha!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/P1010055.jpg


I also put some Gatorskins 700x25 on there. Rolls a lot nicer than the stock knobbies that came on it! Ok well thats all just thought I would post it on here.

Oh one last thing... I bought the Topeak MTX DXP Trunkbag w/ foldout panniers! Pretty awesome and TONS of room! Ok really, thats it. See ya!

Ken

Nice set up!

Get the rain fly for the bag. Some REI's are starting to carry it if you have them in your area. Amazon has it as well.

My bike is outfitted almost Identical. MTX bag, SKS fenders, PB super flash LOL.

I actually like a traditional set of panniers in the winter. The fold out are handy but in the winter when you are having to carry a lot more and have a place to stuff a big jacket the MTX starts to show it limitation. Traditional panniers leave the top of the rack free if you need to carry something big so I find that I sometimes swap out the MTX for the Novara Commuters I picked up when I know I need more room.

Summer I love the MTX. Great for a quick stop at the store on the way home. Nice and compact with the panniers folded. The insulated area is great for getting lunch to work. Weekend rides I stick a half frozen water bottle in there with a sub and hit the trail. Break for lunch have a nice cool sandwich and cold drink. :thumb:

The weight will come of. I lost 35lb since I started riding last year. Just got to stick with it and watch portion size on the meals. First couple weeks will make you feel like you were run over but after that you will feel better and better. If you stick with it it is a life change. It is physical and mental.

Good luck with it.

I have the same bag and like it a lot, but be careful with the grab handle on top. It is only sewn in with the piping around the edge and is not very secure. Mine already broke twice and I had to sew it back with fishing line to make sure it was strong enough.

It's not much but it's mine and it gets me around. It's got new FORTE brakes, new adjustable stem, SCRAM MRX-Comp shifters, new SUNLITE rear rack, new taller aluminum handlebars, chrome spoke protector and a Brooks 67 sprung saddle.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1...s/P5220009.jpg

Something like this?

http://www.brooksengland.com/shop/re...bkColor=FFFFFF

Sorry for the blurry camphone picture. My current commuting rig, on the platform in the Linden train station.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/...65cb7605_o.jpg

a quickr pickr post

Hey nice ride. It says on it "bravo" and "MTN". I just took her out today in the mountains. It's rigid but still a fun time.

Ken,
I am sure you do fine losing weight. I had the same bag, but I wanted more hauling capability.

http://picasaweb.google.com/adamburk...58309246598898

My trusty new friend, 2008 Masi Speciale CX, only update since this pic is a brooks b17 honey/ standard saddle. I have a 20 mile roundtrip commute and this makes it an adventure instead of a headache.